Conservative pundit Stephen Hayes signs with NBC after leaving Fox

Hayes earlier worked at Fox and led the Weekly Standard prior to its closing.

Published: January 29, 2022 2:35pm

Updated: January 29, 2022 4:12pm

Conservative pundit and commentator Stephen Hayes will be joining NBC News as a political analyst, the network announced this week.

Hayes, part of the so-called "NeverTrump" contingent of conservative commentators, last year announced he was leaving his position at Fox News due to concerns of smash-hit host Tucker Carlson's content and the network's airing of it.

Hayes will make his appearance as an analyst for NBC News this Sunday, when he appears on "Meet the Press." That show's host, Chuck Todd, praised Hayes when announcing his move to the network.

"I've known and worked with Steve Hayes on and off for nearly 25 years," Todd said. "He is a principled reporter and analyst who always puts truth and facts above emotion and sentiment."